Green energy would also get a boost if there were more and bigger connections between the three quasi-independent grids in the U.S. West Texas is a Saudi Arabia of wind, but the Texas Interconnection by itself can't handle all that energy. A proposed project called the Tres Amigas Superstation would allow Texas wind-and Arizona sun-to supply Chicago or Los Angeles.   Read More...

A few months ago, New Mexico Governor and former U.S. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson announced that his state will be home to an energy transmission project that will connect the three main U.S. power grids.
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A new proposal to build a transmission link to connect the nation's three major electricity grids-Eastern, Western and Texas-is generating interest among energy policy makers because of its potential to accelerate development of renewable energy.   Read More...

American Superconductor Corp., a manufacturer of high voltage transmission lines, won a contract to unite the three separate U.S. transmission grids to improve reliability and boost renewable resources.   Read More...

Clovis, New Mexico, might just be the cornerstone of a clean-energy revolution. It might also be the epicenter of a political battle over how America embraces green energy.   Read More...

American Superconductor Corp (AMSC.O), which makes electrical systems for wind farms and turbines, said its superconductor wire and cable system will power the first renewable energy market hub in the United States.   Read More...